HMRC launches VAT Registration Estimator

HMRC has launched a digital tool to help businesses estimate what registering for VAT may mean for them.

The VAT Registration Estimator helps to show businesses when their turnover could require…

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Young people reminded to reclaim government savings

Over half a million young people are yet to lay claim to Child Trust Funds worth an average of £2,212, HMRC has said.

Child Trust Funds are long term, tax-free savings accounts which were…

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New Growth and Skills Levy must end 'cycle of failure'

The new Growth and Skills Levy must end the 'cycle of policy failure' in addressing Britain's chronic skills shortages, according to the Resolution Foundation.

The think tank says…

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No tax changes for online sellers

People selling unwanted items online can continue to do so without any new tax obligations, HMRC has confirmed.

The reminder comes as online platforms start sharing sales data with HMRC from…

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CIOT calls on government to rewrite unfair VAT rules

The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is calling on the government to address unfair tax rules as interest rates on late payments rise.

The CIOT is urging the government to reintroduce…

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Proposed HMRC powers to collect data on hours worked scrapped

The government has stopped controversial plans to collect information about the exact hours worked by every employee in PAYE returns.

The data collection on employee hours was meant to start…

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Freeports

The government has launched a consultation on proposals to create up to ten freeports across the UK which would have different customs rules than those which apply in the rest of the UK.

The…

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Get ready for 30-day returns and payments for residential property gains

Legislation has been enacted to change reporting obligations for residential property gains chargeable on UK resident individuals, trustees and personal representatives. Also introduced is a requirement…

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HMRC releases guidance for self-employed scheme

HMRC has released guidance on the COVID-19 Self-employment Income Support Scheme.

Under the scheme, self-employed individuals will be able to claim a taxable grant based on an average of their…

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